A passionate visionary with a distinguished culinary management background encompassing fine dining, restaurant and kitchen management, and high volume catering. Strong leadership skills combined with outstanding team building capabilities. Provide exceptional regional leadership while directing multiple kitchens simultaneously. Significant contributor to revenue/profit control and growth through aggressive improvements in quality, productivity, operational efficiency, and customer service. Demonstrate expertise in:* Food & Beverage and labor cost controls* Staff training and development* Purchasing and inventory management* Special events management* Customer Service and guest relations* Restaurant openings* Budget Administration* Quality assurance and control* HACCP standards* Innovative catering/menu development